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Dartmoor Gliding News-Monday 7th May 2018

The sun was shining, an early start, 2x instructors , two k13s and 2 single
seaters available, what’s not to like..... well, most members were balancing
family commitments with flying.....as it turns out a good call.

While waiting for enough members to start flying, Rick decided to spend his
time efficiently mowing the runway..... until a belt broke on the mower, one to
fix.

A low turnout ensured everyone played an important part in the days tasks
enabling us to fly. Thanks all.

No matter how much we tried to talk ourselves into the weather getting
thermic it resisted.

It was thermic but a little too far away

With the solo pilots holding back to fly ,just in case it got ”better”
This meant we were able to fly Phil on a One Day Course, and trial
lesson Stephen Talbot.

Phil and Peter after completing the one day course

Stephen Talbot and Rick

Both enjoyed the sunny flying and are welcome back anytime to continue the
learning process.

When Rick had finished with the flying list for instructing he then started
rolling the field between launches. It was however a little too vigorously for the ageing roller!

The wooden bearing just gave up

But as Rick is our very own “Mr fix it” it wasn’t long with the help of the
assembled team and Ricks tool kit things were sorted. (Fix two)

You hold it I’ll hit it.. what could go wrong

Oh, in the interest of balance I may have forgotten to say that when moving
the winch first thing in the morning I found the only soft ,wet area at the east
end and got stuck with the tractor and winch. I was rescued by Rick and Phil with lots of skill, brute force and a tow rope.
Sorry guys.